One Day of Hope Outreach Ministry
One Day of Hope reflects the examples of Christ’s love and compassion in action to those who are homeless and in transitional housing. Daily we see the disenfranchised yearning for a touch of kindness and care. We understand that many incur hardships in life that feel insurmountable. It is our desire to provide encouragement to those who feel destitute and without hope to endure another day and know that God loves them and has a plan for their life in Christ Jesus.
“For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore, I command thee, saying Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto they brother, to the poor, and to the needy, in thy land.” Deuteronomy 15:1
What We Do
Teams go into the streets around the city and distribute ‘One Bag of Hope’ to the homeless and transitional population. Bags includes:
- Toiletries and Self-care items
- Seasonal items
- Gift cards for meals (McDonalds, Dunkin, WaWa)
- Resources for (meals, showers, life skills, training, etc.)
- A monthly devotional
- Cards from Jesus and Me (J.A.M.) Childen’s Ministry
As teams distribute gift bags of love, they share the good news of the Gospel of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Each recipient experiences the compassion of Christ, personal interaction and is offered prayer. Providing Hope is the prime directive of ODOH. Our ‘brothers and sisters’ in the streets are homeless, but they do not have to be hopeless.
Lights of the World Community Outreach Volunteers provide support for various aspects of this ministry. From Christmas and Thanksgiving projects to back-to-school, college and health fair support, these volunteers are working to provide support to members of the community in every aspect of life.
Guiding Lights Seniors’ Ministry (Ages 55-plus) This ministry supports the elderly by providing socialization, recreational and personal enrichment. Our purpose is to prevent the isolation of the seasoned adults by encouraging fellowship among their peers.
For more information about the community outreach ministries of Bethel Deliverance International Church, contact:
Minister Stephanie Johnson
215-885-2585, ext. 304